Here is where we discuss the absolutely silly horsepower claims of some manufactures.
Even though this is a short page, it's our favorite!
We stated in the last section that marketers sometimes
"exaggerate beyond reality". Nowhere has this reached such levels of
foolishness as in the retail vacuum business. But since many of our customers
have tried shop type vac units, we often have to explain something about
horsepower - even to those who should know!
As you may appreciate, you can now buy vacuums that state in big bold numbers
5.0 Hp or even 6.0 Hp, yet still plug into
a normal 15 Amp electrical outlet. However, read the (very) fine print
and you'll find something like 10A on the nameplate.
Here's the reality check. Amps x Voltage = Watts and Watts / 746 = Horsepower
(electric). That means our 10A motor in a 110V outlet draws 1100 watts
which is in reality only 1.47 Hp. How in the world 1.47 gets
to be 5.0 we can't imagine, but we can assure you that trying to run a 5 Hp
appliance in a 15A circuit would be very exciting indeed.
To get fast answers to your questions about our
industrial vacuums, please call us immediately at 1-717-854-4050!
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